With summer approaching, it is more important than ever that owners ensure their dogs are safe in hot weather. Dogs are far more sensitive to weather changes than humans, and susceptible to suffering potentially fatal heat stroke throughout the summer. We recommend the following for all dog owners as temperatures…
Recall training is the process of teaching a dog to return to its handler on demand, generally using its name or commands such as close and come. Recall is one of the most important commands any dog should know, especially if it is a working animal. Bulletproof recall is also…
When integrating a protection dog into your family, it is imperative to understand that this process is a slow burn and cannot be rushed. Dogs do take some time to fully adapt to new settings, and forcing too much on them too soon can be a stressful experience which may…
Just as with humans, exercise is critical in ensuring a dog’s health. Exercise promotes cardiovascular wellness, healthy weight maintenance, and joint function. Other benefits include allowing a dog to perform natural behaviours, bond with its owner, and ultimately enjoy itself. It is hard to overemphasise how important exercise is, and…
The Dangerous Dogs Act is one of the most important legal acts governing dog ownership in the UK. Introduced in 1991, its main provisions are banning certain breeds and “types” deemed to be particularly dangerous, while criminalising any dog that is “dangerously out of control”.
Despite being well-intentioned, the Dangerous…
Bringing a dog into your home and family is always an exciting prospect with huge potential for everyone involved. It also comes with numerous responsibilities, and should not be lightly undertaken. Once you have decided that you are ready for a dog, what the right dog is becomes the next…
During winter, it is particularly important that owners closely monitor and ensure that their pet or working dogs stay healthy and safe. Dogs are far more sensitive to temperature changes than humans, and can quickly begin suffering the effects of hypothermia or hyperthermia. While it is well-known how dangerous summertime…
Of all the breeds which are used for protection and guarding work, the German Shepherd stands out as being one of the most popular and successful. Commonly found in military and police working dog units around the world as well as with civilian handlers and in private homes, it is…
With rising crime rates and ever under resourced and overstretched police forces, home security solutions are becoming increasingly popular as private individuals feel the need to step up and protect themselves and their families. Protection dogs are an excellent way to improve home security, and have proven to be highly…
First time dog owners often wonder whether or not they should take out pet insurance. While generally not a legal requirement, we would always recommend owners insure their dogs. The relatively small cost of monthly premiums far outweighs the amounts which can be incurred by emergency veterinary treatment, or compensation…
